Hit us with your best shot

The Times and Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau are teaming up for this year’s photo contest!
Email your jpeg to Hwildsmith@gannett.com
In subject line write PHOTO CONTEST
Include your name and title of the photo in the email
(Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times)

2016 1st Place : Celebrate America by Laura Grieder
Judges comments: Ultimately it was the storytelling of this photo that gave it the win. The composition, light, and emotion are all there. It's one of those photos that you can keep looking back at and seeing something new each time.(Photo: Laura Grieder)

To enter, simply email a photo by July 30 to Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith at hwildsmith@gannett.com. Include photo contest in the subject line and your name and title of the photo in the body of the email. There is no limit to entries, but only submit one per email.

We want you to show us what you love about north Louisiana.

In addition to the grand prize staycation, prizes for winners include restaurant and attraction gift cards.

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2016 1st Place : Celebrate America by Laura Grieder
Judges comments: Ultimately it was the storytelling of this photo that gave it the win. The composition, light, and emotion are all there. It's one of those photos that you can keep looking back at and seeing something new each time.
Laura Grieder

2nd Place : On top of the world by Quinton White
Judges comments: This image has wonderful color and composition that pulls the viewer in with the rising balloons, changing sky and a kiss that tell us the beginning or the end of a story we are free to dream up.
Prizes include
$150 Visa gift card
Times Backpack
Times coffee cup
Pictorial History of Northwest Louisiana book
Louisiana Postcards books
Tickets to a show
Quinton White

3rd Place : Setting Sun, Setting Hooks by Jeffery R. Anderson
Judges comments: This is simply a beautiful image. It creates warmth and calmness just from looking at it.
Prizes include
Times Backpack
Times coffee cup
Pictorial History of Northwest Louisiana book
Louisiana Postcards books
Tickets to a show
Jeffery R. Anderson

Honorable Mention: Once in a Millennium Moon by Mike Mangham
Judges comments: "Great drone photo that shows us a reason to love our community."
Prizes include
Times Unbrella
Times water cup
Pictorial History of Northwest Louisiana book
Louisiana Postcards books
4 tickets to Sci-Port
Mike Mangham

Honorable Mention: The Cubby Dance in the Highlands by Andrea Mouser
Judges comments: "This is such a funny photo. It really shows the heart of Highland."
Prizes include
Times Unbrella
Times water cup
Pictorial History of Northwest Louisiana book
Louisiana Postcards books
4 tickets to Sci-Port
Andrea Mouser

Honorable Mention: Two of a kind by Stacy Burke
Judges comments: "I loved the quiet serenity of this image. The dog's reflection balances out the image nicely. His expression is one of longing to be outside, maybe chasing squirrels or other prey but not enough to brave the bad weather visible on the window. It's a very strong portrait of man's best friend and one I would cherish if I were the dog's owner."
Prizes include
Times Unbrella
Times water cup
Pictorial History of Northwest Louisiana book
Louisiana Postcards books
4 tickets to Sci-Port
Stacy Burke

Honorable Mention: Downtown Shreveport on a rainy day by Samantha Headley
Judges comments: "This photo, when viewed from a short distance, has the appearance of a piece of impressionistic art. The effect is striking. Wonderfully done, and memorable."
Prizes include
Times Unbrella
Times water cup
Pictorial History of Northwest Louisiana book
Louisiana Postcards books
4 tickets to Sci-Port
Samantha Headley

Honorable Mention: Reflection by Ryne Baker
Judges comments: "I love the mix of the colors in this photo. ItÕs a perfect blend of the warmth of daylight and coolness of evening."
Prizes include
Times Unbrella
Times water cup
Pictorial History of Northwest Louisiana book
Louisiana Postcards books
4 tickets to Sci-Port
Ryne Baker